Natural Plasters Intro – May 14, 2011, Holmes, NY – Hands-on workshop on natural plasters for interior and exterior applications.  For all skill levels.  You will leave with a basic understanding of prepping, mixing and applying natural plasters on a range of surfaces.  We will address topics including various mixing methods, tool use, properties of plaster components, material estimation, and how to approach different scale projects.  Contact Patti Stouter for registration information at simpleearthstructures@yahoo.com.

Earth Oven and Cob Workshop– June 13-16, 2011, Putnam Valley, NY - Four-day hands-on workshop will teach you how to build a beautiful and durable earth oven using natural, native materials. Earth ovens, also known as cob ovens, have been used for centuries in outdoor settings to bake bread, pizza, meats, beans, pastries and more. These ovens stay hot for hours making them a wonderful gathering point for outdoor events!  This workshop is appropriate for homeowners, community organizers, artists, landscapers, masons and builders. All skill levels welcome!  Contact Simcha for registration information at events@edenvillagecamp.org.

Natural Plasters for Walls

July 23, 2011, Stephentown, NY

This is a one day immersion workshop where participants will learn the basics of prepping. mixing, and applying natural plasters on a sheetrock interior. Topics addressed include various mixing methods, tool use, properties of plaster components, material estimation, and how to approach different scale projects. Workshop is in a reconstructed period building.

Includes lunch and a bag of produce to take home, from Wyomanock Farm! $40-60 sliding scale for the day.  More info, contact Thom Pecoraro at thom@designwithearth.com or 413 329-1400.

Unless otherwise indicated workshops are held in Grafton, NY.  We will send directions along with a confirmation packet of complete information and directions when after we receive the registration form with a deposit.

Grafton Inn Bed and Breakfast (about 1-2 minutes)

not on the internet

Run by Elsie and Kenny

$95/ night for double room (not per person), $80/single room.  Full breakfast.  10% discount with multiple nights.

They have 5 rooms which were all vacant at the time of writing this.

(518) 279-9489

Rainbow Camp (about 1-3 minutes)

This is a very simple camp house on a pond just down the road owned by our community.  There is a shared kitchen, flush toilet, beds, and running water, as well as a lake to swim in.  You can also pitch a tent there and use the amenities inside.

$10-25/night sliding scale.

Coordinate with Jonah if interested.

Cherry Plain State Park (25 minutes)

(800) 456-2267 for reservations